Grove Hill in Clarke County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Turner Corncrib

Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 5, 2023

1. Turner Corn Crib Marker

Inscription. This corncrib was dismantled and moved here from West Bend in 2002. It is believed that logs from Fort Turner, a fortification built during the Creek War of 1813, were used to construct the corncrib.

Erected by Turner Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 31° 42.63′ N, 87° 46.631′ W. Marker is in Grove Hill, Alabama, in Clarke County. Marker is at the intersection of West Cobb Street and South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Cobb Street. This building is part of the Clarke County Museum Grove Hill, AL. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 W Cobb Street, Grove Hill AL 36451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salt Pans and Furnaces (here, next to this marker); Josiah and Lucy Martin Mathews Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Clarke County Soldiers Of The American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Colored and White Soldiers of World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Creagh Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alston-Cobb House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Grove Hill, Alabama (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarke County Courthouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grove Hill.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 5, 2023

2. Turner Corn Crib Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.